For a decade, Massachusetts missed its spending goal for veteran-owned businesses
Since 2015, state agencies have spent a total of $324 million with veteran-owned businesses. That is $1.3 billion less than what the state said it would spend.

Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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Wu bucks back at campaign misconduct allegations
In her defense, the Boston mayor pointed to campaign finance rules that allow public employees to campaign off the clock. -
Boston’s FBI special agent in charge is now working at headquarters in DC
Boston Special Agent in Charge Jodi Cohen has been given a new position assisting FBI Director Kash Patel to reorganize the agency. -
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Boston’s Haitian community on edge after Trump bans travel from their country
A new executive order Wednesday night prevents people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. -
Milford teen released from ICE detention, says 'All glory goes to God'
18-year-old Marcelo Gomes Da Silva was detained by ICE over the weekend.
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